{"id":7,"date":"2026-05-16T21:45:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T21:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-05-22T06:57:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T06:57:53","slug":"washington-district-9","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/","title":{"rendered":"WELCOME TO WASHINGTON DISTRICT 9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NEWS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group InfoList\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5672\">District Interlock Rules<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5561\">ALL STAR MANAGERS MEETINGS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5530\">Special Games\/Tournament Application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5307\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abuse training is required for all volunteers!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5258\">District Resources page updates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5288\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little League ICYMI for Parents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little League ICYMI for Leagues<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littleleague.org\/diamondleader\/\">DIAMOND LEADER TRAINING<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=85\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WHAT IS THE CHALLENGER PROGRAM<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">NEWS ARCHIVE<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group InfoList\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5672\">District Interlock Rules<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5846\">2025 Letter to D9 Leagues and Families<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/washdist9.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/EXpMMk5bk91NnuPOPv9d5hMBSMZRIjss-BPAVUr0DDFYcA?e=epEF9N\">2025 Baseball Interlocks and Combination Teams<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5561\">ALL STAR MANAGERS MEETINGS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5530\">Special Games\/Tournament Application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5523\">Building Double Elimination Brackets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littleleague.org\/playing-rules\/rules-regulations-policies\/\">2024 RULES UPDATES<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=540\">Little League Mariners Days<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5339\">International Volunteer Day<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5307\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abuse training is required for all volunteers!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5258\">District Resources page updates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5288\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little League ICYMI for Parents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little League ICYMI for Leagues<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littleleague.org\/diamondleader\/\">DIAMOND LEADER TRAINING<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/VOLUNTEER-V4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VOLUNTEER<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=2103\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FIND YOUR LITTLE LEAGUE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=4016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ANSWERS TO PARENT QUESTIONS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=85\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WHAT IS THE CHALLENGER PROGRAM<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ON DECK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group InfoText\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">League Reference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find links to answer most of your league and district related questions on the <a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5894\">League Reference Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get ready to get your <strong>Safety Plans<\/strong> together! Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASAP Changes<\/a> for information about the upcoming ASAP changes this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abuse Awareness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/washdist9.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/EQY9RwQczsxIgTJDENgnmEYBgrDIopEo7uIAKhLrUadC0g?e=o46yVY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for the latest status on items due district<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tournament Hosting Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/washdist9.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/IQDm4Fl0dDx_R6YQqBmGxH74AZN_3TkFjosOnx7MWfy_0KU?e=QU0Apf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Tournaments<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/washdist9.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/Ecg2d-GJOxNAurS9JYgh4G8BHO___OZVpb7wLUr7NIXAFw?e=Yr08C5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">District 9 League Hosting Capabilities<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/washdist9.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/Eb0gxk5OUwVMrjR4YtvBxlcBmT8_1d3x58ehgmyORV86JA?e=xuFAz0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tournament Hosting Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a complete list of events visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/?page_id=5903\">2025-2026 District Calendar page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Great Reading for ALL Little League Coaches and Parents<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littleleague.org\/news\/dont-bleacher-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Don&#8217;t be a Bleacher Coach<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A must read for those engaged in Social Media <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littleleague.org\/news\/facebook-posts-almost-ruined-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Be mindful of your Facebook posts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tournament Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to see all the tournaments in a calendar view, <a href=\"https:\/\/washdist9.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/ERF9bA2dDGBMqHnzuIytIYcBvPLlHQOiD8diylAQy5GwgQ?e=kQZHgq\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEWS ON DECK<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6145,"href":"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7\/revisions\/6145"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/littleleaguewashd9.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}